Build thread: Big Red Beast
#32
#33
Actually the reflectors came from Nassty. He hooked me up with the set he took out of his truck. I'm thinking of doing something to the reflectors though so that they look red...
I'd like to try to do something on the truck this weekend, but it's looking like it's going to rain Saturday and Sunday so that shoots that idea. I'd like to try to get my seat covers on... Friday evening it's going to be too stinkin' hot to do much outside. I will definitely post pictures as I make more progress on it.
I'd like to try to do something on the truck this weekend, but it's looking like it's going to rain Saturday and Sunday so that shoots that idea. I'd like to try to get my seat covers on... Friday evening it's going to be too stinkin' hot to do much outside. I will definitely post pictures as I make more progress on it.
#34
Truck looks great, your coming right along with your build. I'm a big fan of the shiny chrome stuff, and those wheels are going to look great on there. Another thing I do right off the bat to most of my trucks if it isn't there already is pin stripe.
I usually find a color from the interior, and bring that to the outside. Specially to a truck like mine that is one solid color. It doesn't cost much, and to me it breaks up the whole thing.
My favorite passenger, my boy Rocky in "his" truck.
Unk Bob
I usually find a color from the interior, and bring that to the outside. Specially to a truck like mine that is one solid color. It doesn't cost much, and to me it breaks up the whole thing.
My favorite passenger, my boy Rocky in "his" truck.
Unk Bob
#35
Nice looking dog you got there Bob! German Shepherds are a good dog
Actually this truck does have a very slight looking Silver pinstripe on it to match the gray interior. It may not show up on the pictures well but it's there. Thanks for the kind words about my truck. Good luck with yours!
Actually this truck does have a very slight looking Silver pinstripe on it to match the gray interior. It may not show up on the pictures well but it's there. Thanks for the kind words about my truck. Good luck with yours!
#36
#40
Update 7/18/2016:
I have the wheels! I got exactly what I wanted at a very reasonable price, just had to drive a few hours to get them. No big deal, I'm always up for a road trip and the truck did great! I found these on Craigslist for $200 including tires, which were junk so I've already had them dismounted and disposed of. These came from a 2007 F-150 XLT. So far everyone that has seen them likes them and thinks they'll look really good on my truck! Let me know what y'all think...
I have the wheels! I got exactly what I wanted at a very reasonable price, just had to drive a few hours to get them. No big deal, I'm always up for a road trip and the truck did great! I found these on Craigslist for $200 including tires, which were junk so I've already had them dismounted and disposed of. These came from a 2007 F-150 XLT. So far everyone that has seen them likes them and thinks they'll look really good on my truck! Let me know what y'all think...
#41
Thanks! I don't know if you've ever had an 04-08 model but I had an 06 for 10 years and loved it, but I swear Ford did something to make this truck ride smoother than my old truck. Even my wife really likes riding in it because it does feel so much smoother than my 2006 truck did. I don't know if Ford improved the suspension or it's just the difference between fresh springs and springs that are over 10 years old. I really like driving this so far; it's smooth, quiet, powerful.
#42
#43
Thanks for posting that picture Bob. I miss having a dog. Right now my wife and I are renting an apartment where we can't have one, so we have a cat instead. The cat's my buddy, but it ain't the same! I've had dogs all my life until I had to put my chocolate Labrador-mix, Brittany, to sleep about 5 years ago due to old-age issues. She lived to be almost 13. About a year after that is when I married my wife and moved into this apartment with her. We're planning on buying another house in the next year or 2; and once we do, I'm getting another dog!
Here's my Brittany when she was younger and healthier:
Here's my Brittany when she was younger and healthier:
#44
Thanks for posting that picture Bob. I miss having a dog. Right now my wife and I are renting an apartment where we can't have one, so we have a cat instead. The cat's my buddy, but it ain't the same! I've had dogs all my life until I had to put my chocolate Labrador-mix, Brittany, to sleep about 5 years ago due to old-age issues. She lived to be almost 13. About a year after that is when I married my wife and moved into this apartment with her. We're planning on buying another house in the next year or 2; and once we do, I'm getting another dog!
Here's my Brittany when she was younger and healthier:
Here's my Brittany when she was younger and healthier:
Unk Bob
#45
I know exactly what you mean Bob. I lived alone most of the time I had Brittany, so that dog was all I had. I never had a bond like that before with a dog, but that one seemed to know exactly what I was thinking or feeling at any given time. That also brought out her protective nature, too. It was really cool!
By the way, the toy she has in the second picture was like her security blanket or something. She didn't go anywhere without it! I always knew if she was nervous, she'd grab her toy and just hold it...
Dogs are great! It's most people that I don't trust anymore...
By the way, the toy she has in the second picture was like her security blanket or something. She didn't go anywhere without it! I always knew if she was nervous, she'd grab her toy and just hold it...
Dogs are great! It's most people that I don't trust anymore...
Last edited by Pgh Rebel; 07-28-2016 at 07:17 PM. Reason: add more detail